The Latest Breaking News from ZSL London Zoo

London Zoo weigh-in: Monkeys, penguins and capybaras among 10,000 animals on scales for annual health check

The London Zoo annual ‘weigh-in’ involves over 10,000 animals across 4,000 species

Evening Standard · Aug 24

Penguins and capybaras among 10,000 animals on scales for London zoo weigh-in

Every mammal, bird, reptile, fish and invertebrate was weighed, with scales disguised in habitats to ensure animals hopped on.

Evening Standard · Aug 24

Roarsome: Giant replica coin unveiled at London Zoo to mark 200 years of ZSL

The Royal Mint is launching new £2 coins featuring a tiger, a dove and a snail, and a giant wooden replica was unveiled at London Zoo to celebrate.

Evening Standard · Apr 13

Tiger cubs make a splash in paddling pool as ZSL London Zoo Nights return

Rare Sumatran tigers have been spotted cooling down in the zoo’s paddling pool

Evening Standard · Jun 7, 2023

Things to do in London for the coronation: the top 8 events I would do with my kid

Things to do in London for the coronation: the top 8 events I would do with my kid from afternoon tea to arts and crafts

GoodToKnow · May 4, 2023

London Zoo welcomes birth of two adorable baby porcupines

The ‘porcupettes’ are ‘developing really well’, according to keepers at London Zoo

Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2023

How a huge silverback gorilla moved from Spain to London Zoo

A Western lowland gorilla named Kiburi made his debut at ZSL London Zoo after global logistics experts DHL Express flew the 193kg silverback to London as part of an international breeding programme for the Critically Endangered species. The 5ft 4ft tall gorilla has arrived to lead the conservation zoo’s current…

Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2022

London Zoo reveals names of Sumatran tiger cub triplets

ZSL London Zoo has revealed the names of three Critically Endangered Sumatran tiger cubs born at the conservation zoo in June – announcing the trio as Inca, Zac and Crispin.The three names were decided by ZSL supporters, after the chance to choose them was auctioned at the Charity’s Safari in…

Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2022

ZSL London Zoo names Sumatran tiger cubs

Each cub has a unique stripe pattern on its face that sets it apart

Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2022

From transport to zoos: how UK services coped in the sweltering heat

Train services were cut and some schools closed, while water firms experienced ‘unprecedented demanded’ as Britain tried to stay cool

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2022